The students next door never put
their bins away. What can I do?

The students nearby seem to have
parties every night. How can I make them understand I need to
sleep?

Speak to the students directly if you are
able to, and let them know you need a good nights sleep. You could
also contact their Landlord and or Letting Agent, or
email UWE Bristol
Community Liaison.

I’ve spoken to my neighbours about
the noise and nothing has changed. What do I do now?

Contact Bristol City Council Neighbourhood Enforcement Team or
South Gloucester Environmental as the relevant authorities to
legally deal with noise issues. The University does not have any
legal powers to deal with noise. Contact details are as
follows:

South Gloucestershire

How can I get on better with the
students who live near me?

Introduce yourselves to your student
neighbours. Exchange phone numbers if possible so that you can
contact them if necessary and or their landlord or letting
agent.

Ask them if they would like to be part of a community
group and or a community event.

A welcome evening for new students is a great way of getting
to know them. Your local residents’ association may well be running
such events. We can help with funding such an event (up to £250).
Please complete and return the
Community Together fund application form.

Students are parking in my road and
it’s often difficult to get out of my drive? Can you
help?

If you are prevented from getting out of
your driveway due to another vehicle blocking your exit, you should
contact the Police by telephoning 101. The
Police will be able to issue a Fixed Penalty Notice and get
the vehicle removed.

I’d like to get some students
involved as volunteers in an event I’m planning. How can I get in
touch with them?

Many of our students are keen to get more involved in their
local communities. Not only is volunteering an enjoyable experience
in its own right, it also helps to enhance their CV’s and their
employability by adding new skills and abilities to their
portfolios.